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CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday August 11, 2020 5:00 PM THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 878 0926 4476 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON AUGUST 11, 2020 - VIA EMAIL: CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called. Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Council was neither practical nor prudent and that it was not feasible for members of the public to attend this meeting in person at City Hall. The meeting was conducted by Internet teleconference without the physical presence of a quorum. Mayor Irvin was present at City Hall, the regular meeting location. Present: 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Dezember Barnes. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2020 INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Minister Kyle Welton, Impact Church. MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 20-0436 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 28, 2020 City Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor PRESENTATIONS 20-0454 60-day Report of the CHANGE Reform Initiative Clayton Muhammad, City of Aurora, presented on this topic. Kristen Ziman - Police Chief, City of Aurora, spoke regarding this topic. Paris Lewbel, City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this topic. Mayor Irvin additional discussed the results of a public opinion poll regarding the City of Aurora Police Department. This Presentation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment and the following person addressed the City Council: Ms. Mary Fultz spoke regarding violence in the City of Aurora. CONSENT AGENDA 20-0197 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Bukola Bello of Vision M.A.I., LLC for Government Affairs Consulting Services. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-154 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2020 20-0209 A Resolution to award the Rotary Plaza Pedestrian Bridge Removal and Walkway Reconstruction located in Ward 2 to MYS, Inc, Palos Heights, IL in the amount of hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred forty-eight dollars and zero cents $136,748.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-155 20-0285 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute both Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation with the State of Illinois in the amount not to exceed $505,382.00 and Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the City Clerk to sign the appropriation of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements (MFT # 19-00329-00-CH) in an amount of $505,382.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-156 20-0367 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Reimers Plan Description on 9.46 Acres, for the Property located at 55 South Constitution Drive This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-048 20-0368 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of the West Reimers Subdivision, located at 55 South Constitution Drive for a Retails Sales or Services (2100) Use, Business and Professional, Office (2400) Use, and a Processing, Finishing and Assembly (3140) Use with Accessory Outdoor Storage This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-157 20-0383 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Orchard Road Industrial - Ward 5 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-158 20-0384 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for AU Parking Deck - UG Stormwater Storage - 1405 Prairie St. - Ward 4 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-159 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2020 20-0389 A Resolution Ratifying Payment to Total Facility Maintenance Inc. for the not to exceed amount of $125,266.00, for Janitorial Services Rendered at Various City of Aurora Facilities in 2020 for the contract expiring December 31, 2020. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-160 20-0391 An Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, pertaining to Peddling and Solicitation. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-049 20-0393 An Ordinance amending various provisions of Chapter 2, Article II, Division 4 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, pertaining to the transaction of business by the City Council. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-050 20-0395 An Ordinance amending Section 36-58 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, pertaining to the adjudication of alarm system violations. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-051 20-0403 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Heggs Road to Eola Road located south of Wolf’s Crossing Road in Will County, Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-052 20-0405 A Resolution amending resolutions R19-313, R19-314, R19-315, R19-316, R19-317, R19-318, R19-319, R19-320, R19-321, R19-322, R19-323, R19-324, R19-325 and R19-326 to allow additional time to submit reimbursement requests that was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreements granted on September 24, 2019 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-161 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2020 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20-0341 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on the Property located at 5 S. Lake Street A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Bugg to hold this item at City Council until the meeting of August 25, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O20-056 20-0372 A Resolution authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2020-#2 to reallocate prior year resources and current year resources in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and other eligible activities. Adrianne Holloway, Director of Innovation and Core Services - City of Aurora, spoke briefly regarding this topic. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion and voting on this issue and was off camera and on mute during the discussion and voting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R20-162 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. REPORT 20-0392 Introduce Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Fox Valley Mall Area TIF District A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza that this Announcement be accepted and filed. BILLS City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2020 20-0455 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and Alderman Jenkins to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Submitted by: ______________________________ Jennifer Stallings - City Clerk Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070 ), or via e-mail at cityclerk@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. City of Aurora Page 6